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How did Aeschylus die according to the legend?
How did Aeschylus die according to the legend?
- He drowned in a river during a storm
- He fell off a cliff while writing a play
- An eagle dropped a tortoise on his head (correct)
- He was bitten by a poisonous snake
Why did the eagle drop the tortoise on Aeschylus' head?
Why did the eagle drop the tortoise on Aeschylus' head?
- It wanted to protect Aeschylus from the tortoise
- It mistook his head for a rock to break the tortoise's shell (correct)
- It was trying to play a prank on Aeschylus
- It was aiming for another target but missed
What was the eagle's intention when it dropped the tortoise on Aeschylus' head?
What was the eagle's intention when it dropped the tortoise on Aeschylus' head?
- To impress other eagles with its hunting skills
- To warn Aeschylus of impending danger
- To break the tortoise's shell and eat it (correct)
- To seek revenge on Aeschylus
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